Palms
require unique care, but as is the case with most plants, it all starts with the
soil. Palms have high requirements of certain nutritional elements –
specifically nitrogen, potassium, magnesium and manganese. Often the existing
soil does not supply these in high enough quantities, or it does not allow for
maximum uptake of these elements. Therefore, obtaining a soil sample should be
the first step in caring for your palms. The soil sample provides valuable
information on nutrient needs and enables custom blending of fertilizer to the
specific needs of your palms.
Another factor are the diseases and insect
pests that can impact palms. Additionally, pruning is essential for the health
of palms. Pruning should focus only on tissue that is dead or severely
discolored as nutrients in the declining foliage may be reused by the plant in
new tissues. Premature or excessive pruning may exacerbate nutrient deficiencies
by not allowing the plant to recycle these nutrients.
Probably more
pronounced than with most species, nutritional deficiencies and imbalances of
the soil can lead to compromised health and beauty with palms. So get to know
your soil, fertilize based on that information and prune wisely to maintain
healthy palms.
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